Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-12
BISMARCK CAUTIOUS.
HIS SPEECH BEFORE THE REIcHsrAg on
THE THE ARMY BILL.


BERLIN, January 1.-The Reichstsg
was crowded to-day, the OCCASION being the
calling up of the governments military
bill in its amended form for second read
ing. Herr Won wedel Piesdori, President
Of the Chamber, read the committees re-
port on the bill. The committee said il
was not authorized to advocate any of the
proposals in connection with the measure
because none Of them had obtained the
sanction Of majority of the committee.
General Won Moltke opened the debate
in favor OF the second reading on behalf Of
the Government He said he did not be-
lieye that any State should assume the re-
sponsibility Of increasing the supply Of
combustible material which mt present ex-
isted in greater or less degree everywhere.
Strong governments, he contended, were
the best guarantee of peace, while danger
lay in the ambition Of party leaders and
their influence on public opinion. Ifany
State, said General Won Moltke can work
effectively 10 preserve the peace, il is Ger
many, who acts solely on the defensive.
For this she must be strong and prepared
for war.
SHOULD We against our will, he cou-
tinued, "be involved in war, we shall be
able to wage il. II this bill is rejected,
we shall most certainly have war. To-
days vote in the Reichstag on the meas.
ure will not fail 10 have its effect abroad.
The army alone renders possible protec-
tion 10 other political institutions. which
must stand or fall with il. grant for n
short term will not be acceptable. The
eyes Of Europe are fixed to-day on this
body. | appeal TO your patriotism 10
adopt the ball and show the world your
readiness To make any sacrifice. even of
your own adverse opinion, il the wcll-be-
ing Of the Fatherland Is at stake"
Baron Stauffenbcrg followed Geu. Won
Moltke, aud while he was speaking Prince
BismaTk entered the chamber. Al the
conclusion of Baron Stauhcnbcrg's speech,
Prince Bismark rose. lie said: ''rhc de-
sire of all the military authorities of the
Empire is only opposed by Herr Richter,
Herr Windthorst and Herr Grilenbcrgrr
II was difficult TO conclude peace at Frank
tort, and il IN still more difficult Ia main
tain il. A degree of intimacy and mutual
confidence exists between Germany aud
Austria such as never existed nj the period
of German Federation We are bound Ia
maintain pe. oe for this quarter Of the globe,
but for this strong army IL required. Our
relations with all powers are of the best,
aud our good relations with Russia are be-
yond all doubt. should have considered
entering up war on account Of Bulgaria ~
IN act of treason against my country
BISMARCK 'oNCIIIAToRY.
Prince Bismarck continued: what il
Bulgaria 10 us? IL is all the same 10 ~
whoever governs there The friendship
of Russia is more important than that
of Bulgaria. We have not allowed
ourselves To be induced by anyone 10 max.
an enemy Of Russia for the sake of Rul.
girIa To maintain good relations among
the Powers is more difficult than you
think. Our relations with France
continue good. 10 maintain
them is difficult because
long historical process must he accom-
plished before the feelings Of the past are
appeased and differences rcconciled. We
have done nothing 20 induce the French t0
forget and forgive. We have no present
ground to apprehend war with France.
Neither have We any reason Ia fear
it if il should happen. There can
be no question about our attacking
France; but We must protect ourselves
against attacks. Under no ciroum-
stances shall weattack France; but We shall
bc compelled Ia arm ourselves IN such
u manner as 10 be equal 10 the
contingency. This s the supreme object
Of the army bill.